BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 5 December 2020

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—05/12/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Boundless Sea by David Abulafia—Episode 5
  5/5David Abulafia charts the search for shorter routes across the world’s oceans.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/12/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/12/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—05/12/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—05/12/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—05/12/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Sharon Grenham-Thompson.
8. 05:45
  Full Circle—Joe and Jus
  Five interconnected couples tell all.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—05/12/2020
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Open Country—Rediscovering Redesdale
  How the community in Redesdale, Northumberland, is restoring and celebrating its landscape
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—05/12/20 Farming Today This Week: Brexit planning and the Government's roadmap for the future of farming in England
  Today's programme is unsurprisingly Brexit-tastic. We hear from farmers making plans.
4. 06:57
  Weather—05/12/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—05/12/2020
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Ian Rankin
  Breakdancing magician Magical Bones, explorer Ella Al-Shamahi and comedian Mark Watson.
7. 10:30
  You're Dead to Me—The History of Football
  Greg Jenner and his guests discover the history of the beautiful game.
8. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—05/12/2020
  Emily Ashton of Bloomberg and guests look back at the political week.
9. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Stamping out dissent in Hong Kong
  Stories from Hong Kong, Belarus, Chile, Australia and on Covid-19's impact on concerts.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—05/12/2020
  The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Fraud victims facing salary deductions
  Universal Credit advance fraud, business insurance woes and NS&I glitches.
3. 12:30
  The Now Show—Series 57, Episode 6
  6/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
4. 12:57
  Weather—05/12/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News—05/12/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—John Caudwell, Thangam Debbonaire MP, Simon Hart MP, Larissa Kennedy
  Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House in London.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—Brexit & the High Street
  How can the Government help the High Street?
8. 14:45
  Passenger List—1. Traffic
  1/12Mystery thriller about a missing plane. Starring Kelly Marie Tran.
9. 15:25
  Passenger List—2. Flock of Geese
  2/12The replacement co-pilot, a suspected terrorist, the official version of events.
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Working in retail; Sparking a love of nature; Women’s innovation in tech; Women and underpaid state pensions, Evil women
  Women and retail; Sparking a love of nature; Women in tech
11. 17:00
  PM—05/12/2020
  Full coverage of the day's news
12. 17:30
  Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—05/12/2020
  Nick Robinson talks to Steve Rotheram in a personal and political interview.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—05/12/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
14. 17:57
  Weather—05/12/2020
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—05/12/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Gary Wilmot, Barbara Dickson, Megan McCubbin, Martin Latham, Tankus The Henge, Erland Cooper, Sindhu Vee, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Demis Hassabis
  The chess prodigy and video game designer behind a breakthrough that could change medicine
4. 19:15
  My Dream Dinner Party—Ed Balls
  The Strictly star and former MP in conversation with his heroes - brought back to life.
5. 19:45
  What Is a Story?—History for the Record
  5/12Marina Warner looks at the world of contemporary fiction.
6. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Mad Monks
  James Naughtie probes the chequered history and impact of prime ministers' top advisers.
7. 21:00
  Tracks—Series 5: Abyss, Abyss: Episode Six
  6/9By Katherine Chandler. The final series of the conspiracy thriller.
8. 21:45
  Rabbit Is Rich—Episode 8
  8/10With a new baby on the way, the house is getting pretty crowded. A decision must be made.
9. 22:00
  News—05/12/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
10. 22:15
  Moral Maze—Christmas 2020
  Engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
11. 23:00
  Quote... Unquote—Anna Ptaszynski, Steven Isserlis, Sophie Duker
  Nigel Rees hosts the popular quotations quiz.
12. 23:30
  Poems at Dusk
  Poet Theresa Lola explores the relationship between poetry, old age and mortality.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/12/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  The Creation of an Icon—3. Holy Perspectives
  Iconographer Aidan Hart explains the strange perspectives of the icon.
3. 00:30
  Short Works—The Crongton Soup Kitchen by Alex Wheatle
  A Christmas story about family, legacies and sibling rivalries.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/12/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/12/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/12/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/12/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Nicholas in Harpenden
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Nicholas in Harpenden.
9. 05:45
  Profile—Demis Hassabis
  The chess prodigy and video game designer behind a breakthrough that could change medicine

Sunday 6 December 2020